Lessons 11-12

Question 1

augment

Answer 1

v. increase in size, amount or degree

Question 2

benign

Answer 2

adj. kind; gracious; gentle; favorable; not threatening

Question 3

connosieur

Answer 3

n. person with extensive knowledge, especially of the fine arts; person of refined taste

Question 4

discern

Answer 4

v. detect with the eyes; understand or comprehend; recognize as separate or different
(discerning) adj. having good job; perceptive

Question 5

embellish

Answer 5

v. make beautiful by adding decorative elements; add fictitious details to

Question 6

execute

Answer 6

v. carry out; perform; create, as a work of art; put to death as a legal penalty

Question 7

exemplify

Answer 7

v. illustrate by being an example of

Question 8

grotesque

Answer 8

adj. so distorted or strange as to appear bizarre or comical

Question 9

hallowed

Answer 9

adj. greatly respected; holy; scared

Question 10

impersonate

Answer 10

v. assume the character or appearance of; mimic

Question 11

malevolent

Answer 11

adj. showing ill will or hatred; producing harm or evil

(malevolence) n. feeling or expressing ill will

Question 12

ornate

Answer 12

adj. heavily and elaborately decorated

Question 13

pastoral

Answer 13

adj. having to do with shepherds and herders; relating to country life, and often presented as charmingly simple

Question 14

precarious

Answer 14

adj. not safe or secure; dangerously uncertain

Question 15

renown

Answer 15

n. fame; honor

(renowned) adj. famous; honored

Question 16

accede

Answer 16

v. agree to; consent to, often after urging from another

Question 17

affluent

Answer 17

adj. generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy

(affluence) n. wealth

Question 18

arbitrary

Answer 18

adj. determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity

Question 19

artisan

Answer 19

n. one able to do skilled work with the hands; craftsperson

Question 20

dismantle

Answer 20

v. take apart

Question 21

immerse

Answer 21

v. cover with liquid; completely engaged the attention of

Question 22

irksome

Answer 22

adj. annoying; tedious

Question 23

legacy

Answer 23

n. money or property left to another in a will; something passed on to those who come after

Question 24

ostentatious

Answer 24

adj. extravagantly showy or ornate

Question 25

panorama

Answer 25

n. complete view of a surrounding area; thorough presentation of a subject

Question 26

philanthropy

Answer 26

n. attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid
(philanthropist) n. one who makes substantial contributions to those in need

Question 27

prestige

Answer 27

n. high standing; respect earned by accomplishments

(prestigious) adj. honored; esteemed

Question 28

prolific

Answer 28

adj. abundantly produdctive

Question 29

reticent

Answer 29

adj. inclined to keep one’s thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved
(reticence) n. silence or reserve

Question 30

tycoon

Answer 30

n. wealthy and powerful businessperson